Health Care Assistant

Main clinical duties

NHS Health Checks Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Support practice nurses with health promotion programmes Support practice nurses with management of chronic disease clinics. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately. ECG recording Basic urinalysis and completion of microbiology forms as necessary. Learning Disability Health Checks To assist PNs with data inputting before the diabetic/CHD clinic, e.g., BP, weight, smoking status. Memory testing Supporting vaccination clinics B12 injections Weight referrals Supporting coil clinics Simple wound dressings Occasional home visits or care home visits where necessary Act as chaperone as required Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidelines Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with duty rota. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation Support the practice to adhere to infection protection controls.